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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1921
Page
2
City urges public cooperation in a statewide fire safety program led by Fire Marshall H. A. Dykeman. Officials stress avoiding carelessness to protect property and lives, noting Ohio losses reach millions and hundreds are victims annually. Citizens are urged to study prevention methods and support firefighters in efforts.
Joseph E. Leiter reported the theft of $300,000 in wines and other liquors from his Virginia country home basement. Robbers drilled through three inch steel doors to reach the liquor, creating the largest loss since Prohibition enforcement began. The value reflects rarity and replacement challenges, with authorities noting the suspects appeared sober during the burglary.
A reader argues Ford could profit from his railroad by supplying it, while others note the railroad is already under Ford control and cannot be offered cheaper than competitors. The discussion centers on business constraints and profitability.
A compact chronicle notes Rev John B Purcell consecrated as Cincinnati’s third bishop in 1833, Gregory Be geil as the third Protestant Episcopal bishop in Ohio in 1839, John Brough defeating Clement Vallandigham for governor in 1863, and Foraker’s 1883 election. It also mentions fines of 75000 dollars on Bridgeport brewers and saloonkeepers in Connecticut and New Jersey’s landmark first woman jury in a civil case at Orange.
A collection of birthday notes noting Mrs Langtry born on the Isle of Jersey 69 years ago today Ben W Hooper former Tennessee governor and Railroad Labor Board member born in Newport Tennessee 51 years ago today with other tributes to Gar Rt Rev Benjamin F Keiler Savannah bishop born Petersburg Virginia 74 years ago and Theodore G Bilbo former Mississippi governor born Pearl River county Mississippi 44 years ago today.
Ten years after the Déxe of Connaught was named governor general of Canada groups gather for various ceremonies. Educational figures attend Penn State College for Dr John M Thomas’s presidential inauguration. Labor Secretary Davis plans a homecoming in Anderson Indiana. Parades receptions and conventions dominate listings across Springfield Ohio Peoria Illinois Boise Idaho Duluth Minnesota St Albans Vermont St Louis Mississippi Beatrice Nebraska and Kansas City Missouri with Christian Endeavor societies noted.
Oberlin Conservatory opens its first semester artists recital course in Finney chapel with Ruth St Denis dancers and a one act Wolf Ferrari opera The program list includes Cleveland Symphony Orchestra October 18 New York organist Lynn Wood Farnum and baritone Emulio De Gogorza among others with Ossip Gabrilovitch piano recital January 10
Wes Plummer says he would have surrendered earlier to avoid jail while Iowa returnee faces murder charge. Ex editor Cale Flubart speaks briefly at the Me lodon hall meeting praising the current Congress record.
A twelve foot core of blue sandstone was found at a south town quarry. Proposals suggested opening a quarry to supply sidewalks replacing the manboard sidewalks in the Apple Blossoms area. Residents received new style ballots and casting instructions for the upcoming election. Thomas Gray Jr and Catherine Taylor wed at St Marys Church. The Grand Jury reported forty six indictments after six days work including horse thefts and liquor law violations. Wes Grace Birdsall studied organ music in New York City. A marriage license issued to Dr. George E French and Lois A Gregori Low. Wellington concert review: Boy's Band praised for a fine performance at the Opera House with 64 members from Fosteroma School. William Tell Overture highlighted. Junior High Glee Club formed with Hope Shuster as president and Alice Leupin as secretary.
A busy day includes motor sightseeing lunch and a parade with a theater showing in the evening. Philip Frazier, a Sioux from Oklahoma, appears in the October American Missionary and is noted for singing with the Glee Club and United Church choir. Numerous visits and gatherings span West College Street, Cleveland, Watertown NY, Chagrin Falls, and Toledo amid WCTU and university connections.
Wellington District Holstein association held a meeting in the Mayor's Courtroom. Nir L. Pierce reported about the State Fair showing about £250 after expenses. Committees were appointed to secure proxies for the national meeting in St Paul.
Wellington reports the death of John H Grisgnger age 65 of Lorain after a year long illness due to heart trouble. Funeral services conducted by Rev C W Recard, former pastor of the United Brethren Church of Lorain, will be held in Wellington Friday morning.
A 77 year old man says Nerv Worth improves health and appetite and helps his wife as well. He notes both benefit from the vegetable tonic, claiming it is safe and effective for all ages. Ad promotes Nerv Worth sold by Phillips and leading druggists at $1 per bottle.
Wellington report lists residents visiting and hosting events. Names include Mr. Ralph Puder returning from Clarkshfield, Miss Ruth Rowland hosting high school girls and boys, Doris Zimmerman visiting Corrine Murray, and several Amherst Lorain Elyria and Wellington residents noted at gatherings and on business.
Mr and Mrs John Longdow and Mr and Mrs Atwood Carpenter attended the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William Giles at North Eaton. The Baptist church Ladies Missionary Society meets October 19 with devotion by Mrs Wm Baumont and program led by Mrs Mary Gregory. Sunday was rally day at the church with five primary graduates Fay Longbon Eleanor Snell Lois Longbon Glenn Beaumont and Gordon Bartter. An ice cream social funded library books. Local visits and family gatherings noted through the week.
The Taxymen's Teague elected officers last Sunday with C R Weal as president J L Be Vier as vice president Mo HL Wadsworth as secretary W H Lamoreaux as treasurer The pastors of four cooperative churches join them on the executive committee.
Crowds were small due to bad weather yet the fair displayed strong produce and several premiums were awarded to children. Winners included Clyde Snell and Wille Hance for best display, Janette Hance for best apron, and Edna Churchward for best photograph of farm animals. Local residents visited family and hospital supporters gathered at community events.
An advertisement urges readers to use Evans' Triple Phosphates to relieve weakness sleeplessness and nerve troubles. It claims the tonic restores nerve function enriches blood and improves digestion. The ad promises a money back guarantee after two weeks if no benefit and cites Harry A Crandall and local druggists.
Miss Eva Geasa is hospitalized in Cleveland at St John s hospital. Kenneth Buch plans a winter visit to California. Mrs Vernon Harding visiting her mother Mrs Jobni. Church of Christ held no services as Rev Shont did not arrive. Rev C C Maple returned from a trip through North Carolina Tennessee Georgia and Alabama. Mrs E Fields visiting Elyria. Prayer meeting at John Wilford s home Friday evening. Home Coming Association will hold a business meeting at John Wilford s home on Nov 2 at 7 36 p m.
41 year old farmer Lao Armbrusher near Elyria was picked up by a police officer in Elyria on a suspicion charge after he fell asleep in a New York Central railroad station. He vowed he would not sleep in a railroad station again. He was en route home Tuesday.
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